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Sir Richard Attenborough's CHAPLIN is a dramatised depiction of the highs and lows in the life of Charlie Chaplin (Robert Downey, Jr. in a highly acclaimed performance), one of the true comic geniuses of the early silver screen. Presented as the memories of an elderly Chaplin, the narrative opens with the comic's impoverished .. Read more

Starring	Robert Downey Jr., Dan Aykroyd, Geraldine Chaplin, Kevin Dunn
Director	Richard Attenborough
Genres	Drama

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- Somewhat stolid biopic that tries to cram in too much of a long life, but which has a fascinating story to tell and often tells it well; it might have been better had it been longer.
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- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:41
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  Sad, but true... Hollywood can be so cruel.
  
  A man of superior imagination, superior talent, and a heart so deep... Charlie was a very introverted man who had two completely different and opposite personas... read more »
  
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  - MartinKoss
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  - 24 Feb 2005 at 20:11
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  A classic
  
  Robert Downey Jr was fantastic. A modern actor having to do some amazing visual comedy. You could not have put anyone else in that role!
  
  Very ... read more »
  
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- - ScottyDoesntKnow
  - 5 reviews
  - Aberdeen
  - 27 Mar 2012 at 10:59
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  WOW! Brilliant Film.
  
  We loved this film, it was funny, sad and beautifully filmed. Robert Downey Jr is the perfect person to play Chaplin, it makes you really feel as if your part ... read more »
  
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  - 10 Oct 2011 at 15:13
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  Wonderfully enlightening
  
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  R Downey Junior's performance is brilliant. Certainly a flawed flim in many ways but not even worth detailing. It is such a fascinating story, his life, &... read more »
  
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  - 15 Aug 2011 at 11:32
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  A fitting tribute to a genuine film legend.
  
  This biopic of one of the real geniuses of cinema is certainly worthy of the great man whose name is the title. Some may complain that certain parts are rushed ... read more »
  
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- - Quaresma89
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  - 21 Jul 2011 at 17:36
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  Chaplin 1992
  
  Chaplin 1992
  
  I was surprised by this movie, I’d even say happy by the outcome and enjoyed watching it. The cast and the fact it’s factual ... read more »
  
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- - ian3
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  - Salisbury
  - 16 Jul 2011 at 10:00
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  Did you know Chaplin was English?
  
  A fantastic film showing what a comic genius Chaplin was. It laid bare the US internal political fear of non-conformism, which resulted in Chaplin being '... read more »
  
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- - flex0302
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  - 07 Jul 2011 at 17:40
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  Very Good!
  
  A very good film. Although I'm not sure how much was true to life, the film came across as an intelligent insight into Chaplins life on and off screen.read more »
  
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- - Gotti234
  - 1 review
  - 04 Jul 2011 at 13:46
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  A Great Story Well Told
  
  Chaplin's life was amazing and this film brought the story to life briliantly. The one downside is the lack of detail and had the film been longer to put ... read more »
  
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  - 11 May 2011 at 08:57
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  Falls a little short of the mark
  
  When i was i was a kid and there was only three TV channels , i remember on weekends and school holidays they always used to show black and white comedies. ... read more »
  
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- - RedValleyJohn
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  - Biggleswade
  - 10 May 2011 at 00:30
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  Utterly brilliant performance by Downey Jnr
  
  One miserable reviewer said RDJ didn't look Chaplin. Rubbish. He doesn't have to the spitting image to play him - he portrayed him brilliantly. In fact ... read more »
  
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- - Dot
  - Leicestershire
  - 16 Mar 2011 at 09:33
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  Sad, but true... Hollywood can be so cruel.
  
  A man of superior imagination, superior talent, and a heart so deep... Charlie was a very introverted man who had two completely different and opposite personas... read more »
  
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  - MartinKoss
  - Louth
  - 24 Feb 2005 at 20:11
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  Laughably Good
  
  Quite simply this is Robert Downey Jr's best ever performance, and it's a spectacular one at that - one that makes the film worth seeing even if you ... read more »
  
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- - CyberRuby
  - East Yorkshire
  - 05 Aug 2004 at 19:54
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  good film
  
  This is a great film, and for me; Attenborough accomplishes more with Chaplin than with Gandhi.
  
  Downey Jr is brilliant. A great cast, and a great way... read more »
  
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- - Daniel Johnson
  - london.
  - 25 Nov 2004 at 22:06
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  Richard Attenborough ...
  
  Richard Attenborough ladles on the syrup for this Chaplin biography. He's obviously an admirer of the man, but this is pretty thin stuff. Has good moments ... read more »
  
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- - OverThereByTheTV
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  - 16 Feb 2004 at 15:13
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  Excellent portrayal.
  
  This bio-film of Chaplin is a fast pacesd account of the Genius that he was. Downy Jr. has proved his metal and enters your psyche, till long.
  
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- - Swarna Kamat
  - Leeds, England
  - 16 Aug 2004 at 17:20
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  Quite reasonable and ...
  
  Quite reasonable and interesting story about Charlie Chaplain. Marvellously played by the lovely Robert Downey Jr. with a special appearance of Charlie ... read more »
  
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  - 19 Aug 2004 at 19:04
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  CHAPLIN
  
  one not to be missed
  
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  - 18 Oct 2007 at 11:27
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  Utterly brilliant performance by Downey Jnr
  
  One miserable reviewer said RDJ didn't look Chaplin. Rubbish. He doesn't have to the spitting image to play him - he portrayed him brilliantly. In fact ... read more »
  
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- - Dot
  - Leicestershire
  - 16 Mar 2011 at 09:33
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  Superb!
  
  A great biopic of the life of Charlie Chaplin. You dont need to be a Charlie Chaplin fan to enjoy this, and it is educational historically as well.
  
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  - 02 Jun 2005 at 12:10
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  First class
  
  An excellent film, very well done
  
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  - 14 Jun 2005 at 21:01

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Critics' reviews
- Somewhat stolid biopic that tries to cram in too much of a long life, but which has a fascinating story to tell and often tells it well; it might have been better had it been longer.
- 30769
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:41
- Attenborough's very traditional biopic is a disappointment. Going for the whole life has meant an even, plodding,... read more on Time Out
- 43950
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:14
- "...[Downey] offers a graceful re-creation of the comic's slapstick balleticism..."
- 8727
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...Downey excels in reconstructions..."
- 8728
- - Sight and Sound
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...A dynamic central performance..."
- 8729
- - USA Today
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

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  Sir Richard Attenborough's CHAPLIN is a dramatised depiction of the highs and lows in the life of Charlie Chaplin (Robert Downey, Jr. in a highly acclaimed performance), one of the true comic geniuses of the early silver screen. Presented as the memories of an elderly Chaplin, the narrative opens ...

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  Sir Richard Attenborough's CHAPLIN is a dramatised depiction of the highs and lows in the life of Charlie Chaplin (Robert Downey, Jr. in a highly acclaimed performance), one of the true comic geniuses of the early silver screen. Presented as the memories of an elderly Chaplin, the narrative opens ...